About The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association

ORLA is the leading business association for the foodservice and lodging industry in Oregon. A not-for-profit trade organization, ORLA represents over 2,300 members and advocates for over 12,000 foodservice locations and 2,000 lodging establishments.

The hospitality industry is the 2nd largest business sector in the state. ​In 2025, our industry provided over 201,300 jobs and brought in over $14.4 billion in annual sales for the state.

Mission

To serve as the leading industry advocate, striving to protect, improve and promote Oregon Hospitality.

Education

As the largest provider of state-mandated training for Oregon’s foodservice and lodging industry, ORLA trains thousands of employees each year with high-quality online and classroom delivery, aiming to strengthen the skills and professionalism of today’s hospitality workforce.